CVE-2017-4989 Auth bypass in EMC Avamar Server Software 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, 7.2.1-32, 7.2.1-31, 7.2.0-401

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Jun 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication to access maintenance pages, view sensitive data, and execute maintenance workflows.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-4989?

CVE-2017-4989 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in EMC Avamar Server Software 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, 7.2.1-32, 7.2.1-31, 7.2.0-401, published on 21 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In EMC Avamar Server Software 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, 7.2.1-32, 7.2.1-31, 7.2.0-401, an unauthenticated remote attacker may potentially bypass the authentication process to gain access to the system maintenance page. This may be exploited by an attacker to view sensitive information, perform software updates, or run maintenance workflows.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-4989?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Avamar Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-4989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2017-4989 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-4989 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9g52-94mh-627c.